By Efe Onodjae The Federal Government has been urged to direct the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to utilise the 3 per cent freight levy collected from international inbound and outbound cargo to provide revolving loans for indigenous maritime transport operators and licensed customs agents. National President of the National Council of Managing […]
The chairman said the election was successfully conducted across the 18 local government areas and 192 wards in the state.
By Dapo Akinrefon A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State has renewed public confidence in the government’s efforts to tackle insecurity and strengthened hope for national stability. Oyintiloye, who spoke with journalists in Osogbo on […]
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road following credible intelligence. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the operation was conducted on July 9, 2026. […]
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese on the Niger, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo, has blamed Nigeria’s persistent leadership crisis on entrenched corruption rather than the government of the day, declaring ahead of the 2027 general elections that he expects ‘nothing wonderful’ from the current administration. With preparations for […]
—Backs state police, urges Christians into politics By Dayo Johnson Akure The Archbishop of Ondo Province and Bishop of Akure Diocese, Most Rev. Simeon Borokini, has called for the prosecution of all persons involved in the alleged financial mismanagement at the Presidential Intervention and Promotion Council, PFIPC. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the […]
…Says no Abia Central student should quit school over poverty…Explains PDP exit, defection to ADC By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — A 400-level Medicine and Surgery student of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, Godswill Ezennwa, has described as “uncommon” the education grant programme of Senator Austin Akobundu after receiving an instant ₦200,000 bank alert. Ezennwa was […]
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that world football’s governing body will examine a proposal to expand the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition following the conclusion of the ongoing 2026 tournament.
.. says she used son as cover By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 38-year-old South African woman, Ms. Will Jessica Ann, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin into Nigeria while using her three-year-old son as cover. According […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court has sentenced a 67-year-old lawyer, Taiwo Abidemi, to seven months’ imprisonment for violating the state’s environmental laws. Abidemi was convicted after pleading guilty to a three-count charge bordering on breach of peace, indiscriminate dumping of refuse at an unauthorised location and failure to engage the […]
“These arrests completely disorganised the group, exerted overwhelming pressure on them and ultimately led to the unconditional release the pupils and teachers”
The management of the agency never appeared before the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters
As a result of this, Kwara State Internal Revenue Service generated an IGR of over N300 billion from 2019 to 31st December 2025
“If someone still needs assistance to use a facility that was supposedly designed for them, then that objective has not been achieved.”
A new study has revealed that digital payment infrastructure is transforming Nigeria’s food service industry, helping businesses overcome operational challenges
By Juliet Umeh Organisers of STEM Africa Fest have said this year’s edition will equip African children with practical skills in artificial intelligence, AI, robotics and other emerging technologies to prepare them as the continent’s next generation of innovators and problem solvers. The organisers described the event as Africa’s largest STEM festival for children, announcing […]
By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria and the United Kingdom have partnered to strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem through the launch of the Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange, NICE, a national initiative designed to connect innovation hubs, research institutions and entrepreneurship support organisations, ESOs, across the country. The initiative, funded by the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub under the UK […]
By Florencemary Nwabueze Telecommunications and cloud infrastructure provider, Telcables, a subsidiary of Angola Cables, has launched locally hosted cloud and artificial intelligence, AI, infrastructure in Nigeria aimed at strengthening data sovereignty, enhancing cybersecurity and supporting the country’s growing digital economy. The company said the new infrastructure would enable businesses to store and process data within […]
Teachers have been handicapped in disciplining students by government policies and societal tendencies. We have lost our value system and the centre can no longer hold
By Elizabeth Osayande In a remarkable achievement, Slum2School Green Academy, located in Epe, Lagos State, has been named among the Top 10 shortlists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2026. Established by T4 Education in 2022 in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, these five global education awards aim to showcase schools making […]
By Elizabeth Osayande The second edition of the University of Lagos Management Students Association, MSA, Ladies’ Day has held, with keynote speaker Dr. Mosun Belo-Olusoga urging students to find ways to lead purposeful lives. Speaking at the event held at Tayo Aderinokun Hall, Belo-Olusoga, who is also the Chairman of MTN Foundation, spoke on the theme: […]
By Efe Onodjae Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Ibeju-Lekki, has emerged the winner of the 10th edition of Tolaram Science Challenge (TSC), marking their third consecutive win. The school triumphed over Magbon-Alade Senior Grammar School in a keenly contested grand finale of the competition. The Tolaram Science Challenge, sponsored by Lagos Free Zone, is an annual […]
